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Latissimus Dorsi Breast Reconstruction
Has anyone here had a breast reconstruction using the Latissimus Dorsi? If so can you please share your experience and suggestions? I am due to have a delayed reconstruction beginning of May. I'd appreciate all responses. Thank you.
Stacked DIEP or latissimus dorsi?
I am currently trying to decide between stacked DIEP and latissimus dorsi. I'm leaning torwards latissimus dorsi mainly because of the faster recovery (I have a four year old) but also because I'd prefer a scar on my back to across my stomach. However, I just read a few threads about latissimus dorsi that are scaring me!!…
Difficult Reconstruction
I had a reconstruction with expander and then implant when I was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 years ago. I had an excisional biopsy in November that never healed so they removed the implant and placed a new tissue expander. Unfortunately, because of the radiated skin, I had two infections and the expander had to be…
Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Dorsi Flap
My name is Sherry and i'm 58 yrs old. This is my 2nd bout with breast cancer. I had it in 2002 and I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. It came back in December 2021 in the same breast. This time my surgeon said that I would need a mastectomy. I have also seen my plastic surgery. On February 16, 2022, they will be…
After Flap Reconstruction, Complications More Likely in Women With Higher BMI
After Flap Reconstruction, Complications More Likely in Women With Higher BMI Apr 10, 2024 Women with a higher body mass index have a higher risk of complications after flap breast reconstruction. Read more…

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